Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology Index (AIQ) and iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged) (XQQ) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that AIQ focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Technology, Consumer Non-Cyclicals, and Industrials, while XQQ leans towards Technology, Consumer Non-Cyclicals, and Consumer Cyclicals. When evaluating costs, AIQ features a management fee (MER) of 0.49%, compared to 0.35% for XQQ. Performance-wise, AIQ has returned 17.92% year-to-date with +$16 M in net flows, whereas XQQ is at 13.63% with +$540 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
| AuM | $37.51 M | $5,370.01 M |
| Management Fees | 0.49% | 0.35% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.60% | 0.39% |
| Tracking Difference | - | -0.67% |
Historical performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | AIQ | -9.42% | +11.03% | +17.92% | +34.89% | - |
XQQ | -3.23% | +9.83% | +13.63% | +24.46% | +77.83% | |
| Flows | AIQ | +$3 M | +$16 M | +$16 M | +$29 M | - |
XQQ | +$60 M | +$176 M | +$540 M | +$678 M | +$1,086 M |
AIQ vs XQQ exposure
Countries
Sectors
Top 10 Holdings
Diversification
Characteristics
| Provider | Global X | iShares |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Indxx Artificial Intelligence & Big Data NTR Index - USD | NASDAQ-100 Currency Hedged CAD Total Return Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.07% | 0.22% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | May 14, 2024 | May 3, 2011 |
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